Good book on quantum mechanics?

[J.Brandon.S]

Hi guys,

 

I am a extreme novice in anything to do with quantum mechanics, but I would like to change this. So I am looking for a good book, one that will dive deep enough into quantum theory discussing things such as entanglement, quantum leaps and (I don't know the real term for this) quantum omnipresence to quench my thirst for knowledge .

 

I understand that this will require some math, and wont have a issue learning new formulas for this, however it would be best if the book kept this to a minimum as I have no more then then a basic High School education.

 

Thanks

[devrimci_kürt]

you are looking for popular (not Formula ) physics books...right ?

[J.Brandon.S]

you are looking for popular (not Formula ) physics books...right ?

 

Yes that is right. Some formula in the book will be fine but if it uses them heavily I don't think I will be able to understand it.

[Blauwefox]

When i was in high school, I stumbled upon:

 

"In search of Schroedinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality" -- John Gribbin

 

That led to my choosing physics major in university. It's not very heavy in math, good introduction.

 

Once you digested that, go for

 

"Schroedinger's kittens" also by John Gribbins.

 

Refer to the reference section at the back of the books to get further recommendations according to your curiosity

[deathrhapsody]

Hawking's The Grand Design is extremely good for novice (myself as an example) as it is written in a language that is accessible to common folks.

[DrRocket]

Hawking's The Grand Design is extremely good for novice (myself as an example) as it is written in a language that is accessible to common folks.

 

That book is not Hawking's best. It is extremely speculative. In fact bloody awful.

 

For a nonmathematical treatment of QM try Quantum Mechanics and Experience by David Z. Albert.

 

Then learn the necessary mathematics and try something like Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J. Griffiths.

Edited May 26, 2011 by DrRocket

[imatfaal]

for a fun pp-sci read that breaks new ground very gently try Chad Orzel's How to Teach (Quantum) Physics to your Dog.

[richflan]

Same as the last post, i read "How to teach quantum physics to your dog" earlier this year, it's a good read from a novice perspective, recomend it.